For candidates preparing for the Odisha Sub-ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) recruitment exams, mastering the geography of Odisha is essential. This set of top 30 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) covers a range of topics including the physical geography, climate, rivers, mountains, forests, and mineral resources of Odisha. These questions are designed to help you understand the unique geographical features of the state and how they influence the region’s economy and culture.
Top 30 Geography of Odisha MCQs For OSSSC RI,ARI, Amin, SFS, ICDS Supervisor
- Which cropping season in Odisha starts with pre-monsoon rain?
a) Rabi
b) Kharif
c) Zaid
d) None of the above
Answer: b) Kharif - Which of the following is a major Kharif crop in Odisha?
a) Wheat
b) Gram
c) Jowar
d) Oilseeds
Answer: c) Jowar - Rabi crops in Odisha are primarily dependent on what for irrigation?
a) Rainwater
b) Sub-soil moisture and artificial irrigation
c) Floodwaters
d) Dew
Answer: b) Sub-soil moisture and artificial irrigation - Which season is referred to as the intermediate summer season for short-duration crops?
a) Kharif
b) Rabi
c) Zaid
d) Post-monsoon
Answer: c) Zaid - Which district in Odisha is known for high gram production?
a) Balasore
b) Puri
c) Mayurbhanj
d) Koraput
Answer: b) Puri - What is the primary climate requirement for rice cultivation in Odisha?
a) Dry and arid
b) Hot and humid
c) Cold and wet
d) Moderate and dry
Answer: b) Hot and humid - Which area in Odisha is favorable for pulse cultivation?
a) Coastal plains
b) River valleys
c) Mahanadi delta
d) Alluvial soil regions
Answer: c) Mahanadi delta - Which crop is extensively cultivated in the districts of Koraput, Balangir, and Kalahandi?
a) Rice
b) Cotton
c) Tea
d) Coconut
Answer: b) Cotton - Which is the second most important cash crop in Odisha in terms of area and production?
a) Jute
b) Tea
c) Sugarcane
d) Cashew
Answer: c) Sugarcane - Which district in Odisha leads in mustard production?
a) Balasore
b) Cuttack
c) Puri
d) Khurda
Answer: a) Balasore - Which of the following spices is primarily cultivated by the Kondha tribe in Odisha?
a) Black pepper
b) Cinnamon
c) Turmeric
d) Chillies
Answer: c) Turmeric - Which agro-climatic zone in Odisha is characterized by hot and humid climate with saline, lateritic, and alluvial soils?
a) North Western Plateau
b) North Central Plateau
c) East and South Eastern Coastal Plain
d) Western Undulating Zone
Answer: c) East and South Eastern Coastal Plain - Which crop competes with rice for similar soil and climatic conditions in Odisha?
a) Jute
b) Cotton
c) Tea
d) Rubber
Answer: a) Jute - Which mission was implemented in 2015-16 to make Odisha self-sufficient in potato production?
a) Green Revolution
b) State Potato Mission
c) Horticulture Development Scheme
d) National Food Security Mission
Answer: b) State Potato Mission - Which river is known as the Sorrow of Odisha due to its frequent flooding?
A) Brahmani
B) Baitarani
C) Subarnarekha
D) Mahanadi
Answer: D) Mahanadi - Which lake in Odisha is the largest brackish water lagoon in Asia?
A) Ansupa Lake
B) Chilika Lake
C) Kanjia Lake
D) Pata Lake
Answer: B) Chilika Lake - Where does the Brahmani river originate?
A) Amarkantak Plateau
B) Chota Nagpur Plateau
C) Keonjhar Plateau
D) Eastern Ghats
Answer: B) Chota Nagpur Plateau - Which river forms the boundary between Odisha and West Bengal?
A) Brahmani
B) Baitarani
C) Subarnarekha
D) Rushikulya
Answer: C) Subarnarekha - What is the total length of the Mahanadi river in Odisha?
A) 433 km
B) 799 km
C) 494 km
D) 165 km
Answer: C) 494 km - The Rushikulya river flows into which water body?
A) Bay of Bengal
B) Chilika Lake
C) Arabian Sea
D) Ganga River
Answer: A) Bay of Bengal - Which river is a major east-flowing river between Mahanadi and Godavari rivers?
A) Vamsadhara
B) Bahuda
C) Nagavali
D) Indravati
Answer: A) Vamsadhara - The Baitarani river originates from which location?
) Amarkantak hills
B) Simlipal massif
C) Gonasika hills
D) Niyamagiri hill
Answer: C) Gonasika hills - Which river system includes tributaries such as Indravati, Kolab, and Machkund?
A) Mahanadi System
B) Godavari System
C) Krishna System
D) Ganga System
Answer: B) Godavari System - Which river forms a distributary called Kathajodi before entering Cuttack?
A) Brahmani
B) Baitarani
C) Subarnarekha
D) Mahanadi
Answer: D) Mahanadi - The Ansupa Lake is directly linked with which river by a channel called Kabula Nalla?
A) Brahmani
B) Baitarani
C) Mahanadi
D) Rushikulya
Answer: C) Mahanadi - Which river forms the Wheeler islands with the Mahanadi river?
A) Baitarani
B) Brahmani
C) Rushikulya
D) Subarnarekha
Answer: B) Brahmani - Which river’s total length is 365 km and flows through the districts of Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Sundargarh, Bhadrak, Jajpur, and Kendrapara?
A) Mahanadi
B) Brahmani
C) Baitarani
D) Subarnarekha
Answer: C) Baitarani - Which river originates from the Simlipal massif and flows through the districts of Mayurbhanj and Balasore?
A) Budhabalanga
B) Salandi
C) Rushikulya
D) Baitarani
Answer: A) Budhabalanga - The Daya river empties into which lake?
A) Ansupa Lake
B) Chilika Lake
C) Kanjia Lake
D) Pata Lake
Answer: B) Chilika Lake - Which river forms a minor gorge at Rengali?
A) Subarnarekha
B) Brahmani
C) Rushikulya
D) Vamsadhara
Answer: B) Brahmani - Which river is the lifeline of the Ganjam district?
A) Budhabalanga
B) Rushikulya
C) Nagavali
D) Bahuda
Answer: B) Rushikulya
